Author: Jens Schwan
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Building change: what we learned at the BuildSkills Academy Masterclass in Berlin
Autor: Daniela Raffo Last week (17-18.09.2026), Circular Berlin co-hosted the second BuildSkills Academy Masterclass alongside the German Energy Agency (dena) and Berlin Partner for Business and Technology. Over two days, we brought together construction industry experts, educators, and policymakers to address a central question: how do we connect fast-moving circular innovations in construction with the…
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Circular News Digest: September 2026
Published by Want to get more news about circular economy? What’s moving the circular economy in Berlin this month? We’ve curated the latest policy updates, local Berlin initiatives, and Circular Economy innovations across packaging, construction, electronics and textile. Updates from Circular Packaging prepared by Casper van Alfen No more “eco-friendly” from the 27th of September No…
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From Waste Prevention to Social Inclusion: Inside fairKauf eG.
Published by The interview is part of the EUKI project: Interview with Nicola Barke from fairKauf eG. “Our goal is to create a professional system that combines both: reuse instead of throwing away, along with qualification and employment for people with hindered access to the labor market.” What exactly do you do, and why did…
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Interview with Markus Meissner from Baukarussell Vienna
The interview is part of the EUKI project: Markus, please briefly introduce yourself and Baukarussell. Who are you, what exactly do you do, and what is your core mission in a few sentences? My name is Markus Meissner, and I am a waste management expert. For over two decades, I have been working on topics…
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Interview with Roland Stelzer, Happylab Vienna
The interview is part of the EUKI project: Briefly introduce yourself and your organization: Who are you, what exactly do you do, and what is your core mission in a few sentences? My name is Roland Stelzer, I am the co-founder and managing director of Happylab. Happylab is a makerspace, meaning an open workshop where…
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Transforming Berlin’s Educational Landscape for the Circular Economy
The circular economy in the educational landscape of Berlin requires a long-term, dedicated structural effort. Bringing change into an education system is incredibly difficult. The school system is complex, and introducing new topics alongside rigid administrative requirements demands a lot of effort from everyone involved. When we launched the “Fit for Circular Economy” (FFCE) project…
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Report: Scaling Repair and Reuse in Urban Areas
Published by How circular is our approach to clothing in Berlin really? And what needs to happen so that textiles are worn longer and repaired instead of ending up prematurely as waste? Available online now: Our latest technical report, “Scaling Textile Repair and Reuse in Urban Areas.” This publication summarizes the results from the SOLSTICE, Textile Journeys,…
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Position Paper: 2026 Berlin House of Representatives Election
Published by Berlin 2030 – Circular Economy as the Guiding Strategy for Resilience and Prosperity Context & Rationale Berlin is facing multiple challenges: the climate crisis, resource scarcity, and rising living costs demand systemic solutions. Circular economy is no longer a niche ecological topic; it is a central driver of innovation for the city’s economy…